Things To Do in Uptown
Meadow at City Park
Rates above the average for things to do near Uptown — one of 29 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Meadow at City Park is a sprawling urban park next to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science known for its walking trails, two lakes with ducks, and playgrounds, located in central Denver near the zoo.
This park excels as a versatile destination for families and solo visitors seeking peaceful recreation, with clean grounds, abundant green space, and easy access to nearby cultural attractions.
- ✓Two scenic lakes stocked with large ducks you can feed
- ✓Well-maintained walking trails throughout the expansive park grounds
- ✓Two playgrounds for kids plus convenient proximity to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and zoo
- ✓Shaded benches and quiet spots perfect for picnicking, reading, or dog walking
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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
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Sunday: Open 24 hours
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What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google Mapsrobert bell
3 years ago
What a very nice park. I love how they honored Dr Martin Luther King here and they keep the park and its surrounding clean. The park is very very long with a nice walking trail, 2 play grounds for the kids and its right next to the museum. There's 2 nice lakes here that has lots of huge ducks you can feed. If you are looking for a nice place to walk and talk, to walk your dog or simply looking for a quick exercise, then you came to the right place.
Andrew Dickson
8 years ago
Good place to picnic before going to the zoo. Enter at the east side of the park and turn left.
Cullen Hartley
2 years ago
This park has boundless opportunities for recreation and beautiful views of downtown Denver.
raechel perault
2 years ago
Through the means of browsing Google Maps , with a side of an unfortunate cancelled appt., I curiously strolled on up to this park , toting my wagon of files and 📚 plQ - to capture personal moments of serenity sit at a bench under a shaded tree, whilst
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Meadow at City Park
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meadow at City Park worth it in Uptown?
This park excels as a versatile destination for families and solo visitors seeking peaceful recreation, with clean grounds, abundant green space, and easy access to nearby cultural attractions. Known for: scenic urban oasis with ducks and trails.
What do visitors love about Meadow at City Park?
Two scenic lakes stocked with large ducks you can feed Well-maintained walking trails throughout the expansive park grounds Two playgrounds for kids plus convenient proximity to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and zoo Shaded benches and quiet spots perfect for picnicking, reading, or dog walking
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